This position provides technical support to pharmacists through preparation of unit doses, data entry, delivery of medications, and cartfill exchange. Person working this shift is responsible for ensuring accountability and accuracy of standard operations procedures in these areas. Position works under direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs in inpatients and outpatients who range in age from neonates, infants 65.
Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical support activities:
Computer order entry of inpatient and outpatient orders.
Filling unit dose medication orders.
Select ordered medications from inventory to fill new orders or to provide 24-hours medication for distribution to patient’s room.
Answering telephone, filing, billing / crediting and medication profile
maintenance.
Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.
Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that product is delivered to label location at least one hour prior to label due time.
Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication.
Round to nursing locations; deliver items and remove excess and discontinued oral dosage and injectable dosage units from patients’ bins and refrigerators and return to pharmacy for action.
Perform Unit Dose functions including:
Tube medications from pharmacy to hospital and clinic areas.
Repackage medications for unit dose dispensing; maintain and replenish stock for emergency trays and kits.
Return medications to stock and perform credits.
Record refrigerator temperature daily.
Process narcotics for removal from pharmacy inventory and order replacements as needed.
Maintain barcode medication integrity by ensuring medications are barcoded before leaving the pharmacy.
Perform other technician duties as assigned based on operational needs.
Education
Registration, Certifications, Licenses
Experience
Completion of training competencies
Computer keyboard
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and understand medical-related terms
Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations
Skill at manipulating small objects, e.g., needles, syringes, ampules
Ability to use mechanical system for transfer of fluids
Knowledge of and skill at application of aseptic technique
Ability to establish priorities in workflow
Good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation.
Formal pharmacy technician training program
Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience
Medical and scientific nomenclature
Working Conditions
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise
Understand the difference of non-hazardous and hazardous medications; safely handle hazardous medications per regulatory guidelines
Flexibility in scheduling of shift times
Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this position
Physical Demands & Equipment Usage
Ability to stand/walk, push or pull delivery carts, bending and reaching for 6-8 continuous hours per day
Maintain automation dispensing cabinet movement and stock to accommodate patient needs
Ability to manipulate dosage form devices (i.e., syringes, unit dose packaging etc)
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Recruitment ID: 2022-20556
External Company URL: dturner
Street: Marquam Hill
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Posting Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy
Posting Pay: $22.08 – $29.87 per hour, Commensurate with experience, qualifications and internal equity.
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday – Friday, rotating weekends
Posting Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
AAEO Language: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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